Reds, Chase Burns agree on 7-year, $105 million extension

The Cincinnati Reds have signed starting pitcher Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million extension, the largest guarantee for a pitcher with under four years of MLB service. The deal, which runs through 2033 and includes no options or deferrals, comes after Burns’ first All-Star season, where he posted a 2.54 ERA and ranked among the top five MLB pitchers in WAR. Drafted second overall in 2024, Burns’ successful early career has led to this milestone contract.

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